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Understanding the initial costs is paramount before embarking on the journey to end a marriage. The first expense you will encounter is the application fee. In Australia, this fee is set at $1060 (increased from $990 in July 2023). However, the government acknowledges that financial difficulties should not hinder those

To avoid intestacy and its potential complications, it is crucial to engage in proactive estate planning. The Norton Law Group Lawyers can help you with expert will drafting to specify your exact wishes for asset distribution and minimise the risk of disputes among your heirs. If you have any enquiries

AVOs and Parenting Orders The Courts must be informed of any AVOs or allegations of family violence when applying for parenting orders. It is important to consider how an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) may affect parenting orders if inconsistencies arise. For example, in circumstances where an AVO prevents the defendant

The Best Interests of the Child – Section 60CC Under the current legislation, section 60CC of the Family Law Act provides that the two primary considerations for the best interests of the child are the benefit to the child of having a meaningful relationship with both parents, and the need

Non-reportable family therapy In other circumstances, a Court may order that the parties and/or children participate in non-reportable therapy. This means that counselling is completely confidential, allowing the family to attend without fear that any information disclosed will be disclosed during their family law proceedings. Advantages of non-reportable family therapy

What is Child Inclusive Mediation? Child Inclusive Mediation provides children with the opportunity to speak safely and meaningfully about their experience through play and discussion with a qualified child consultant. The child is not directly involved in the mediation, allowing children to be involved in their parent’s negotiation process while

Limited Child Support AgreementA limited child support agreement is a formal agreement between parents or carers about child support that does not require independent legal advice. This agreement can include cash payments, or payment of non-cash items including school fees and health insurance. Limited child support agreements must already have

Parenting Coordination or Therapy? While parenting coordination may sound similar to counselling or therapy, Parenting Coordination is rather an ongoing educational process involving significant attitudinal behavioural change by the involved parties. It focusses on reducing a child’s exposure to conflict through assisting parents’ transition to a relationship of effective co-parenting,

Upon commencing an application in the Critical Incident List, the National Assessment Team will consider the application. If the above criteria are met, the National Assessment Team will allocate a first listing date and time for the application before the Judge in charge of the Critical Incident List in Division